What a night! On Thursday, 20th June 2025, the Britannia Coconut Dancers proudly took home second place in the Community Group of the Year category at the Pride of Rossendale Awards, held at none other than Burnley Football Club.

Walking into the stadium’s event space, we could feel the energy in the air. The evening was buzzing with excitement, community spirit, and a genuine sense of pride in all the incredible people and groups making a difference across Rossendale. Just being nominated was an honour, but to walk away with second place—it’s hard to put into words how proud we all felt.

The event itself was a treat. There was plenty of good food, drinks flowing, and entertainment that kept everyone smiling. But more than that, it was a chance to meet other community heroes—people who, like us, are passionate about keeping traditions alive and making a positive impact locally.

To see the name "Britannia Coconut Dancers" up there, recognised for the cultural and historical role we’ve played over the years—it means the world to us. We’ve danced through sunshine and rain, kept this unique tradition going for generations, and always done it with love for our heritage and community.

Thank you to the Pride of Rossendale Awards for the recognition, and congratulations to all the amazing winners and nominees. We might have come second, but we feel like winners in every way.



Here’s to more dancing, more tradition, and more unforgettable nights like this one!